Boknesstrand Self- catering Holiday Accommodation: Mermaids Cottage
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Beachy Charm: Mermaids Cottage Near Shore & Shops! 2 Bedroomed seaside cottage nestled in fully enclosed garden within short walking distance to the beach & all local amenities.
Located amongst National Game Parks, on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean. Offering a comfortable stay with all the amenities you will need in a home away from home. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and the smell of the ocean and get up early for a sunrise walk on the flawless beach at your doorstep. Safe swimming in the warm lagoon or beach with lifeguards on duty during peak season. Centrally located along Route 72, roughly midway between East London & Port Elizabeth. Very close to popular tourist destinations such as Kenton on Sea, Port Alfred, Bathurst & Cannon Rocks.Besides the Addo Elephant Park, there are also several private game reserves & hunting lodges in the area. lodges in the area with plenty of free game viewing opportunities in the area. ★Marine estuary, convenience store, filling station ± 100m from house. Most local amenities within walking distance. ★Surrounded by Game Parks, nature reserves & pristine beaches ★Informal beach style living space,relax or entertain in the open plan living area with comfortable seating, a 42inch Smart tv, free wifi, Netflix, & access to streaming services The welcoming warmth provided by the fireplace adds comfort to the living area and is a great place for guests to relax after an outing or energising beach walk or hike in winter. The indoor Barbeque room has a grill & required utensils for cooking & grilling on an open fire in the comfort of your own home.Smoking allowed 420 friendly.
Bedroom1:double bed, dressing table, ceiling fan Bedroom2:double bed, double bunk bed,ceiling fan A double sleeper couch & single airbed and floor matress provide extra beds Workspace: Desk, ergonomic chair in common area. Bathroom:large corner bath,shower, washbasin, tiolet. Outdoor beach shower in the backyard with hot & cold water Kitchen: Fully equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, crockery & cutlery, pots & pans & utensils needed for home cooking Fridge/freezer, microwave, stove & oven Toaster, kettle Washing machine Iron & ironing board A 6-seater dining table is situated in the open plan kitchen The sunny covered porch has patio furniture on which to relax & the outdoor barbeque grill area is furnished & equipped for Al fresco dining. The pleasant garden which is fully fenced & gated, allows for outdoor relaxation & entertainment The roofed carport provides secure free on site parking behind a gated fence. Peaceful, safe, family friendly, coastal village: ★Year round destination Off-season (winter) from 7°C to 22°C Summer season 16°C and 36°C ★Perfect location, close to all amenities & major tourist attractions ★550m to beach & lagoon with warm shallow water, safe for children to swim & paddle in ★Excellent fishing opportunities especially during the "Great Sardine Run" in July ★ Addo Elephant Park Marine Protected Area, Kariega, Sibuya game parks 16 min-1½ hrs drive away ★Marine estuary nature reserve & birhide: ±100m away ★Convenience store & filling station:90m *Adventures in paradise on your doorstep ★Whale watching ★Birdwatching ★Hiking, kayaking, rock & surf angling, deepsea fishing,kiteboarding, windsurfing, beach horse trials, fishing, snorkeling sandboarding, river cruises, and more... ★Shop,browse stores & markets ★Explore Salem, Bathurst,Grahamstown, Port Alfred& Alexandria towns filled with history, curiosities & oddities ★6 min to 'buzzing' Kenton on Sea, restaurants & pubs ★Arts/Crafts workshops with local creatives can be arranged ★Central location close to popular holiday destinations, Cannon Rocks, Kenton on Sea, Bushmans River Mouth, Port Alfred ★Hiking trails Woody Cape/ Alexandria dune wilderness area, Cannon Rocks 7km hike ★Diaz Cross (national heritage site) gentle beach hike accessible from your front door! ★Shopping malls, excellent local restuarants, arts and crafts galleries and shops. ★Awesome Big-5 viewing and an extensive diversity of fauna, flora and birdlife in five different eco-systems offer an authentic and unforgettable African encounter. ★Along with lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and white rhino, other wildlife you are likely to spot include hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck, Nyala, kudu, warthog and a variety of other antelope. ★Over 280 species of birds have been recorded in the area including Martial & Crowned Eagles Fish Eagles nest along the boknes lagoon, 300 meters from your front door. ★Paradise on your doorstep, spoilt for choice, an open invitation to enjoy & explore pristine beaches, game parks & nature reserves marine estuaries & rivers. Indigenous forests and the largest dune fields in the Southern hemisphere provide exciting outdoor adventures in a biodiversity of estuaries, forest, subtropical thicket, fynbos and grassland.
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| Property Type | Cottage, Guest House, Holiday Home, Self Catering, pets-by-arrangement |
| Check-in after | 02:00 PM |
| Check-out before | 11:30 AM |
| Cancellation Policy | Moderate |
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